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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.See also: Joint pain
Review Date: 7/27/2007

This surgery is performed to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (a prosthesis).
Review Date: 5/31/2006

Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a painful damaged or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis).
Review Date: 8/6/2007

Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also arthritis (inflammation of joints), muscle pain, and bursitis.
Review Date: 8/22/2006

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder.
Review Date: 8/6/2007

Ankle replacement is surgery to replace the damaged parts of the three bones that make up the ankle joint. Artificial joint parts (prosthetics) are implanted in place of the old bones. The artificial ankle joints come in different sizes to fit the patient.
Review Date: 5/6/2007

Joint swelling is the build up of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint.
Review Date: 9/21/2006

Elbow replacement is surgery to replace the bones that make up the elbow joint with artificial joint parts (prosthetic components).
Review Date: 3/9/2007

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is minimally invasive surgery to replace one of the knee’s three parts (thighbone, shinbone, or kneecap) so that the knee works better. Because only part of the damaged knee is replaced, it is often called a partial knee replacement.See also: Total knee replacement
Review Date: 5/6/2007

Synovial fluid analysis is a group of tests that examine joint (synovial) fluid. The tests help diagnose and treat joint-related problems.
Review Date: 5/6/2007

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